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Leadership Team
The leadership team of MECC Labs is responsible for driving the development and planning of our engineering summer camps, lessons, and activities. They design and teach curriculum, work with adult directors to lead student volunteers, and ensure that all our lessons can allow students to find a real interest and passion in engineering. The team comes from a background of competitive STEM competitions, robotics teams, and Olympiads.

President
& Electrical Engineering Lead
​Robert is a junior at Seven Lakes High School and is passionate about engineering and problem solving, as shown through his efforts in JH and HS Science Olympiad where he accumulated 37 total medals, including 6 at the state level and 10 at nationally recognized invitationals. As a member of the the Seven Lakes FRC Robotics team, he gained hands-on experience in both the electrical and programming departments while heavily participating in outreach efforts directly involved in teaching students about circuitry and mechatronics. He is the Vice President & STEM Organizer for Students for Refugees and is the Historian for the Seven Lakes National STEM Honor Society chapter. Robert has extensive experience in web design and programming languages like HTML & CSS, JavaScript, and Java. Beyond STEM and academics, Robert’s love for music is reflected in his accomplishments as a 4x TMEA All-Region violist, 2x TMEA All-State violist, and viola teacher. He enjoys pickleball, disc golf, and experimenting with microcontrollers and circuit design in his free time.
Robert G.

Co-President
& Computer Engineering Lead
Austin Yu is currently a junior attending Seven Lakes High School. He is currently a part of the computer science leadership team at his school and one of four members of SLHS UIL Computer Science team, representing his school at multiple levels of competition such as Districts and Regionals. In those competitions, he has notched multiple top finishes in both individual events and team events such as placing 10th and 1st overall in individual and team respectively at the most recent 2025 UIL District 19 meet. Additionally, he is currently competing in the USACO (USA Computing Olympiad) Silver division and has achieved a “specialist” title on Codeforces, an online coding platform. Lastly, he has extensive knowledge in Java, and also has some knowledge in Python, C++, and R, a programming language in which he uses in his personal research project. Outside of school, Austin enjoys playing basketball, playing video games, reading, and watching a multitude of sports.
Austin Y.

Secretary
& Computer Engineering Co-Lead
​Archith Manduva is a driven high school junior with a strong passion for computer science, math, and hands-on STEM activities. He is currently competing in the Silver Division of the USA Computing Olympiad, has earned over 24 medals in Science Olympiad at the state, regional, and invitational levels, and is a member of both the Math Honor Society and the Computer Science Honor Society. He regularly participates in other computer science and math competitions, earning numerous accolades, and contributes to the machining and electrical divisions of Seven Lakes High School’s FIRST Robotics Team. Archith also has teaching experience as a former mathematics teaching assistant and has volunteered many hours at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land, educating young students about Earth Science. In his free time, he enjoys competitive programming—competing in Codeforces competitions, where he ranks in the top 15% of all active participants—as well as playing video games and watching TV shows.
Archith M.

Civil Engineering Lead
Aaron Wang is a current junior attending Seven Lakes High School. He is a member of the Seven Lakes Quizbowl Team where he qualified and will be planning on going to nationals this summer. Aaron is also apart of the Seven Lakes Robotics Team where he specializes in the electrical department and is planning on going to state. Aaron is also apart of the Seven Lakes JV tennis team where he has competed and medaled in numerous tennis tournaments. His favorite hobbies include cooking with friends, playing pickleball, learning about natural geography, playing chess, and listening to Travis Scott.
Aaron W.

Lead Manager
Arya Salem is a high school student at Seven Lakes High School with a strong passion for mathematics, computer science, and engineering. He is a multiple-time UIL medalist in Math and Number Sense and a consistent district-level placer, demonstrating exceptional skill in competitive problem-solving and mental math. Arya has also spent over 100 hours tutoring students at Beckendorff Junior High, helping prepare them for success in TMSCA math competitions through one-on-one mentoring and strategic practice sessions. In computer science, Arya is a USACO Silver division competitor and has earned medals in various programming competitions, including UIL Computer Science meets, showcasing his strengths in algorithms, logic, and Java development. As a member of the FIRST Robotics team for over two years, Arya has gained hands-on experience in both programming and outreach, contributing over 50 hours to community events and STEM education initiatives. Outside of STEM, Arya is a two-time UIL medalist in violin, bringing dedication and artistry to his musical pursuits. His blend of technical skill, leadership, and creative passion drives his commitment to continuous learning and community impact.
Arya S.

Chemical Engineering Lead
Nevin James is currently a junior at Seven Lakes High School. He is a 2x Science Olympiad State Champion, and has extensive experience in Science Olympiad in matters of astronomy, meteorology, geology, and wave physics . He is also on Seven Lakes HS Robotics, where he does machining for the team. He is a member of the Seven Lakes HS Orchestra, Spanish National Honor Society, National Honor Society,. In his free time, he likes following Formula 1 and casually playing basketball
Nevin J.

Mechanical Engineering Lead
Peter is a current junior at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas. He is a member of the Seven Lakes Robotics team, where he works in the mechanical department, focusing on building and improving moving systems. He has dedicated many hours to helping his team qualify for the 2024 Robotics World Championship. Outside of school, he enjoys working on cars and engines with his dad, which has sparked a deep interest in mechanical engineering and hands-on projects. He is also passionate about computer science and is in the process of starting a coding initiative to teach younger students how to code and explore technology. In addition to his STEM interests, Peter is a former player for the Houston Dynamo youth soccer club and a devoted FC Barcelona fan. He also creates music under the artist name T4NG. Whether it's building robots, writing code, or making music, Peter brings energy and creativity to everything he does.
Peter T.

Mechanical Engineering Co-Lead
Sai is an incoming junior at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas. He is a member of the Seven Lakes Robotics team, where he works in the mechanical department and electrical department, building and testing moving systems as well as wiring and connecting many circuits together. He has dedicated many hours to helping his team qualify for the 2024 Robotics World Championship. He is also enrolled in many engineering courses at seven lakes. Outside of school, he has built many side projects and robots in his free time. His favorite hobbies include playing video games with friends, playing basketball, building Legos, working out, and listening to music.
Sai S.

Biological Engineering Lead
TBD
TBD

Civil Engineering Co-Lead
Oluwatofolafun "Tofolafun" Jewesimi is a current sophomore at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas with a passion for engineering, computer science, and education. He has taken several engineering and computer science courses, and is currently working with C# to compete in national video game design competitions, as well as other events, through Technology Student Association. His interest in civil engineering has been shaped by hands-on school projects involving basic structural design, planning, and model construction. Tofolafun's STEM Journey began in junior high with First Robotics, and he continues to explore new ways to connect technical concepts with creativity. Outside of engineering, Tofolafun likes to work with Raspberry Pi, creative projects like board game design, and is a dedicated percussionist with over 5 years of experience, being a part of Seven Lakes' State Finalist Marching Band, receiving the highest rankings in multiple solo and ensemble pieces, as well as being selected for the 2023-2024 Freshman Region Band and 2024-2025 Region Bands and Orchestras.
Tofolafun J.